Solid-wall bowl separators for pharma extraction
Optimize your extraction processes with precision solid-wall bowl separators, perfect for handling delicate liquid-liquid extractions and ensuring high-purity outcomes in biopharmaceuticals and beyond.
GEA’s Solid-Wall Bowl Separator is an advanced disk-type centrifugal separator designed for stringent liquid-liquid extraction used in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. It separates liquid mixtures with minimal solid content, using a hydrohermetic feed that minimizes shear forces, essential for preserving the integrity of sensitive bioproducts like monoclonal antibodies and CBD oil. This separator efficiently handles continuous and high-speed separations, supported by the extensive clarification surface provided by its internal disk stack.
With applications spanning biopharmaceuticals to nutraceuticals, it produces end-products such as liquid vitamin supplements and essential oils. Its design follows GMP requirements, ensuring compliance in pharmaceutical operations. The system integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, automating with ease due to its PLC-controlled operations, which also feature remote monitoring capabilities.
This equipment is available in durable materials such as stainless steel, ensuring compatibility in corrosive environments. Energy efficiency is enhanced thanks to precision-engineered motor controls that reduce consumption by about 20%. Maintenance is streamlined with a built-in CIP (Clean-In-Place) system, allowing for quick turnaround times between production cycles. GEA offers customization for specific production needs, ensuring adaptability to various operational conditions and desired throughput levels.
Benefits
- Enhances product purity with efficient liquid-liquid separation.
- Minimizes shear stress to protect sensitive biomolecules.
- Improves operational efficiency with continuous, high-speed processing.
- Saves energy by approximately 20% through optimized motor control.
- Ensures regulatory compliance with GMP-aligned design.
- Applications
- Supplements,Liquid formulations,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceuticals,Nutraceuticals,Biopharmaceuticals,Essential oils
- End products
- Insulin,Liquid ibuprofen formulations,Monoclonal antibodies,Cbd oil,Fish oil capsules,Liquid vitamin supplements,Omega-3 supplements,Lavender essential oil,Curcumin extracts,Vitamin e supplements
- Steps before
- Mixing,Preparation,Emulsification
- Steps after
- Separation,Clarification,Filtration
- Input ingredients
- liquid mixtures,sensitive products
- Output ingredients
- light phase,heavy phase
- Solid content handled
- < 0.1% by vol.
- Clarification area
- Enhanced with disk stack
- Phase separation
- Light and heavy phase
- Shear reduction
- Hydrohermetic feed
- Discharge method
- Centripetal pumps
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Feed/discharge method
- Hydrohermetic feed,Centripetal pumps discharge
- Separator type
- Solid-wall disk-type
- Clarification area
- Increased by disk stack
- Integration possibilities
- PLC / SCADA
- Discharge method
- Centripetal pump
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.